Practical Problems in Math for Health Science Careers,9781111540388

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Practical Problems in Math for Health Science Careers

by Simmers, Louise M; Simmers-Nartker, Karen; Simmers-Kobelak, Sharon

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3rd

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9781111540388

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1111540381

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2/27/2012

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Cengage Learning

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PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS, 3RD EDITION familiarizes students in Allied Health programs with essential math processes using real-life examples and straightforward instruction. Using a word problem format, this text starts with simple examples and progresses to complex paradigms to ensure students are engaged throughout each chapter. In addition to basic applications with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, problems involving medications, intravenous solutions, and other emulsions information are also featured on common graphs, charts, and gauges. Thoroughly updated and expanded, Practical Problems In Mathematics For Health Science Careers, 3rd Edition provides a strong foundation in the essential math processes used in all areas of health care.

Author Biography

Louise Simmers received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland and a Master of Education degree from Kent State University. She has worked as a public health, medical-surgical, and coronary care nurse, and as an instructor of Practical Nursing, Diversified Health Occupations, and Anatomy and Physiology. Louise has received the Vocational Educator of the Year award and the Diversified Health Occupations Instructor of the Year Award for the state of Ohio. Karen Simmers-Nartker graduated from Kent State University, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has been employed as a telemetry step-down, medical intensive care, surgical intensive care, and neurological intensive care nurse. She is currently employed as a shift coordinator in an open-heart intensive care unit. She has obtained certification from the Emergency Nurses Association for the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and from the American Heart Association for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Sharon Simmers-Kobelak graduated from Miami University, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. She is currently employed in the educational publishing industry as a Career Account Manager. In this position, she assists instructors at private career schools to find appropriate materials for classroom instruction. Sharon also provides inservice training for instructors on how to utilize the instructor and student resources in the most productive manner.

Preface	p. viii
Whole Numbers
Addition of Whole Numbers	p. 2
Subtraction of Whole Numbers	p. 8
Multiplication of Whole Numbers	p. 14
Division of Whole Numbers	p. 20
Combined Operations with Whole Numbers	p. 26
Common Fractions
Addition of Common Fractions	p. 36
Subtraction of Common Fractions	p. 45
Multiplication of Common Fractions	p. 52
Division of Common Fractions	p. 59
Combined Operations with Common Fractions	p. 65
Decimal Fractions
Addition of Decimal Fractions	p. 74
Subtraction of Decimal Fractions	p. 81
Multiplication of Decimal Fractions	p. 86
Division of Decimal Fractions	p. 92
Decimal and Common Fraction Equivalents	p. 98
Combined Operations with Decimal Fractions	p. 105
Percent, Interest, and Averages
Percent and Percentage	p. 114
Interest and Discounts	p. 127
Averages and Estimates	p. 136
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio	p. 146
Proportion	p. 153
Metric and Other Measurements
Linear Measurement	p. 162
Mass or Weight Measurement	p. 170
Volume or Liquid Measurement	p. 179
Celsius and Fahrenheit	p. 187
Roman Numerals	p. 191
Apothecaries' System	p. 195
Measurement Instruments
Rulers or Tape Measures	p. 204
Scales	p. 209
Thermometers	p. 214
Sphygmomanometer Gauges	p. 219
Syringes	p. 227
Urinometer	p. 238
Microhematocrit Centrifuge	p. 241
Graphs and Charts
Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration (TPR) Graphics	p. 246
Intake and Output Charts	p. 255
Height/Weight Measurement Graphs	p. 267
Accounting and Business
Numerical Filing	p. 280
Appointment Schedules	p. 286
Calculating Cash Transactions	p. 296
Maintaining Accounts	p. 306
Checks, Deposit Slips, and Receipts	p. 317
Paycheck Calculation	p. 334
Math for Medications
Calculating Oral Dosage	p. 346
Calculating Parenteral Dosage	p. 358
Calculating Dosage by Weight	p. 369
Calculating Pediatric Dosage	p. 380
Calculating Intravenous Flow Rates	p. 395
Preparing and Diluting Solutions	p. 409
Introduction to Health Science Careers
Careers in Health Care	p. 420
Common Medical Abbreviations	p. 436
Appendix	p. 441
Glossary	p. 448
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems	p. 464
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